I am an accomplished SQL Database Developer & Data Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise and cloud-native solutions. I specialize in MS SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, ASP.NET Core, C#, REST/Web APIs, microservices, and AI models (Ollama, OpenAI API, ML.NET). I also have strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, ETL automation, and 3rd-party integrations. I lead Agile teams, implement security best practices, and deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications across media, telecom, and banking sectors.

Naveed Naeem

I am an accomplished SQL Database Developer & Data Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise and cloud-native solutions. I specialize in MS SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, ASP.NET Core, C#, REST/Web APIs, microservices, and AI models (Ollama, OpenAI API, ML.NET). I also have strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, ETL automation, and 3rd-party integrations. I lead Agile teams, implement security best practices, and deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications across media, telecom, and banking sectors.

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I am an accomplished SQL Database Developer & Data Engineer with 15+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise and cloud-native solutions. I specialize in MS SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, ASP.NET Core, C#, REST/Web APIs, microservices, and AI models (Ollama, OpenAI API, ML.NET). I also have strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, ETL automation, and 3rd-party integrations.

I lead Agile teams, implement security best practices, and deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications across media, telecom, and banking sectors.

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Work Experience

Project Manager Software at ARY Digital Network
September 1, 2022 - Present
Led design, development, and deployment of cloud-native enterprise applications serving 100k+ users. Implemented scalable microservices, established CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, and engineered secure APIs for 3rd-party integrations, maintaining high uptime and security compliance. Optimized database queries reducing retrieval times for real-time broadcasting and integrated cloud storage to cut infrastructure costs. Mentored junior developers, conducted code reviews, and implemented logging and monitoring to improve incident response.
Team Lead Software at ARY Digital Network
June 1, 2015 - September 1, 2022
Supervised ASP.Net Core and SQL Server applications for media, telecom, and banking clients. Developed RESTful APIs for mobile applications, designed ETL workflows and SSIS pipelines, and refactored legacy code to reduce technical debt. Strengthened security with OAuth 2.0, introduced automated testing with strong code coverage, and led cloud migrations to reduce costs and improve availability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure features are delivered on time (95% on-time).
Senior Software Engineer at ARY Digital Network
January 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Developed ASP.Net MVC applications with user authentication and dynamic dashboards. Custom-developed systematized email reporting and backend operations; engineered Windows services and scheduled tasks for routine data operations; created internal tools and detailed design documentation for knowledge transfer.
Software Engineer at ARY Digital Network
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Built custom applications for TV production and real-time election reporting; integrated VizRT templates with SQL Server for live data-driven broadcasting graphics; streamlined deployments using containerization; implemented performance monitoring and collaborated with designers to enhance mobile user engagement.

Education

MCS at Virtual University, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
BSIT at Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2005
ICS at Govt. Science College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2002
MCS at Virtual University, Pakistan
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2010
BSIT at Preston Institute of Management Science and Technology
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2005
ICS at Govt. Science College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2002

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Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services